ATV Trails

ATV/UTV Trail Aids County Snowmobile/ATV Trail Coordinators Workshop Thursday, October 5th A recording of the workshop is available here . Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in-person and via Zoom! Goal: To educate and inform newer county coordinators, and provide networking opportunities among county participants. Zoom option (and recording) will be provided but in-person attendance encouraged. and tribes can apply for funds to and maintain ATV/UTV trails, areas and routes. Contact Jillian Steffes 715-210-4911 with questions. To sign up to receive notifications for Governor's ORV Council meetings and ATV/UTV Trail Aids program updates, go here . Who can apply and federal agencies can apply for ATV Trail Aids. Eligible items Eligible items and funding levels include: all-terrain/utility-terrain vehicle trails available for fall reimbursable up to 100 percent of eligible maintenance all-terrain vehicle trails available for winter riding reimbursable up to 100 percent of eligible maintenance development of ATV trails and areas reimbursable up to 100 percent of eligible costs; major rehabilitation of bridge structures or trails reimbursable up to 100 percent of eligible costs; and maintenance of ATV intensive use areas reimbursable up to 50 percent of eligible costs. Any costs incurred PRIOR to receipt of a grant are not reimbursable and MAY jeopardize your entire grant. Consult the ATV Application Guidelines (CF-004) for information about eligible/ineligible costs for development and maintenance projects. Ranking priorities Trail funds are distributed according to the following ranked purposes ( NR 64.14 [exit DNR] ): maintenance of existing, approved routes; liability insurance acquisition; easement acquisition; major rehabilitation of bridge structures or trails; and Land acquisition and development of new ATV trails and areas. Deadlines Applications are due in the regional offices by April 15 for the following season. Applying Applying Contact your DNR grant project manager before applying to discuss your potential project. Notice: Some web browsers do not open PDF files on their own. If you experience trouble opening or filling out a PDF form, visit the DNR PDF help for instructions on how to successfully open PDF files. Guidelines For The All-Terrain Vehicle Trail/Area Aids Program (CF-004) Outdoor Motorized Recreation Trail Aids Application (Form 8700-159) Updated Recreation Grant Project Cost Estimate Worksheet (Form 8700-014) Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Ranking Worksheet Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Ranking Worksheet Safety Signage Ranking Tool Sample Resolution For Motorized Recreation Aids Reimbursement Reimbursement materials Notice: Some web browsers do not open PDF files on their own. If you experience trouble opening or filling out a PDF form, visit the DNR PDF help for instructions on how to successfully open PDF files. Grant Payment Request (Form 8700-001) Winter ATV Trail Grooming Record (Form 8700-005) Trail Non-grooming Maintenance Record (Form 8700-006) Resources Guides and information Guidelines For The All-Terrain Vehicle Trail/Area Aids Program (CF-004) ATV Maintenance Tracking Guidance Special Guidance - ATV Trails and Water Permits Procurement Guide For Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants Wisconsin ATV Guide Creating Conservation Easements Accessibility Guidance For Grant Funded Projects (CF-031) ATV equipment and labor rates Rates for the 2025-26 season: ORV Council Equipment and Labor Rates 2025-26 Season 2025-26 DOT Equipment Rates Bridges Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Ranking Worksheet

Eligible items Eligible items and funding levels include: